# Pather Panchali (1955)

Bengali · Released 1955-08-26

Pather Panchali is a 1955 Bengali film. It is directed by Satyajit Ray, with music by Ravi Shankar. Aparna Devi appears in it. It streams on Amazon Prime, VI movies and tv and Plex.

Director: Satyajit Ray
Music: Ravi Shankar
Cast: Aparna Devi as Nilmoni's Wife
Where to watch: Amazon Prime, VI movies and tv, Plex

## Storyline
Impoverished priest Harihar Ray, dreaming of a better life for himself and his family, leaves his rural Bengal village in search of work. Alone, his wife, Sarbojaya, looks after her rebellious daughter, Durga, and her young son, Apu, as well as Harihar's elderly aunt Indir. The children enjoy the small pleasures of their difficult life, while their parents suffer the daily indignities heaped upon them.

## Common questions

### When was Pather Panchali released?
Pather Panchali was released on 26 August 1955.

### Who stars in Pather Panchali?
Aparna Devi star in Pather Panchali.

### Who directed Pather Panchali?
Pather Panchali was directed by Satyajit Ray.

### Who composed the music for Pather Panchali?
The music is by Ravi Shankar.

### Where can I watch Pather Panchali?
Pather Panchali streams on Amazon Prime, VI movies and tv and Plex. Clapnumber records where a title plays rather than hosting any of it.

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Retrieved: 2026-10-14